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Dhaka’s begums at war, fight yesterday’s battles
The resemblance goes beyond Pakistan’s first law and labour minister and Bangladesh’s former chief justice both being Hindus.
Why a J&K ‘solution’ by Pak mantri won’t work
Mazari chose to blame previous governments in Pakistan on a variety of issues, starting with a lack of their commitment towards J&K.
Pak in midst of 3rd phase in its history
There is no authoritative tome on that phase because we haven’t produced a world-class historian or political scientist since to write the book.
A befitting tribute to Patel was long overdue
The BJP, which is joined at the hip to the RSS, has internalised a convenient amnesia about what Sardar Patel actually thought of the RSS.
Bholenath’sbhakt & a Pakistani friend
The Congress president has made highly publicised visits to temples over the past year and has declared himself a “Shiv-bhakt” on several occasions.
Bigots hold sway across the world: It’s time to act
At the same time, it is important not to get into the habit of lamenting how uniquely bad Pakistan’s problems are.
Why India’s 20 per cent Club loves the status quo
The CBI is #IASmukt, as is the CVC, whose commissioners are former income-tax, police and bank officials.
Imran Khan’s finest hour, but can he walk the talk?
Memories were also stoked of how the PTI used similar rhetoric and tactics against their own political opponents during the 2018 elections.
Why the Sangh needs to bank on Sardar’s legacy
The issue of Patel not being conferred the Bharat Ratna is cited as proof of his undermining.
Poetry & war: The monstrous anger of guns
The Latin quotation from Horace translates as: It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for one’s country.